Studio City Branch Library
🏢 Los Angeles Public Library · Studio City, California
Studio City Branch Library
Serving the entertainment capital of the San Fernando Valley since 1963, Studio City Branch Library sits steps from Radford Studio Center — the lot Mack Sennett built in 1928 that gave this neighborhood its name — bringing books, birdwatching kits, a California native-plant garden, and EV charging to a community of writers, crew members, and families.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–8pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–5:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 12511 Moorpark Street, Los Angeles, CA 91604
Phone: (818) 755-7873
Website: lapl.org
Plus Code: 85635H2V+6Q (Los Angeles, CA)
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📖 About Studio City Branch Library
The Studio City Branch Library has anchored the Moorpark Street corridor since it opened in 1963, designed by architect Joe Jordan at a construction cost of $250,738 as part of LAPL's postwar San Fernando Valley expansion. The neighborhood it serves grew directly from Mack Sennett's 1928 movie studio lot — today the active Radford Studio Center — which gave Studio City its name and enduring identity as a working production community. The branch reflects that character: its multilingual collections in Russian and Spanish serve the Valley's diverse residents, while borrowable birdwatching kits, neighborhood science kits, and sensory kits extend the library well beyond its shelves. An urban garden planted with California native species anchors the side yard, and a monthly California Native Plant Club meets there on the second Saturday of each month. An electric vehicle charging station in the parking lot adds a practical amenity well matched to car-dependent LA.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened 1963 by architect Joe Jordan as part of LAPL's San Fernando Valley expansion — construction cost $250,738 (source: Calisphere/LAPL photo archive)
- Located steps from Radford Studio Center, the active movie lot Mack Sennett built in 1928 that gave Studio City its name and entertainment-industry identity
- Urban garden with California native plants on-site; monthly California Native Plant Club (2nd Saturday, 10 am) with Gardening Kits available to borrow
- Electric vehicle charging station in the parking lot — one of a select group of LAPL branches with EV infrastructure
- STAR volunteer storytimes offer one-on-one reading sessions for children; after three visits, kids take home a free book
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
LAPL cardholders get free access to a broad digital library — stream, download, and learn from home:
📚 Services
- Public computers, wireless printing, and free Wi-Fi
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging station in parking lot
- Self-checkout kiosks and mobile device charging stations
- ZoomText accessibility software
- Russian-language and Spanish-language collections
- Borrowable birdwatching kits
- Borrowable neighborhood science kits and sensory kits
- Book Bundles To Go (curated children's reading sets)
- Urban garden with California native plants
- Friends of the Studio City Library used-book sales
- Parking lot and bike rack
🎸 Programs
- Baby & Toddler Storytime — Wednesdays (two 25-minute sessions at 10:30 am and 11:30 am); free tickets required, released Thursdays at noon for the following week
- STAR Volunteer Storytimes — one-on-one or small-group reading sessions throughout the week; no sign-up required; free book to keep after 3 sessions
- Teen Council — for ages 11–19 (grades 6–12); builds leadership and civic engagement; meets first Tuesday in person, third Tuesday virtually
- California Native Plant Club — second Saturday of each month, 10:00–11:00 am
- Blood Drives — hosted periodically at the branch
📍 Nearby LAPL Branches
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Studio City Branch Library have a Studio City address instead of Los Angeles?
Studio City is a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles, located in the southeast San Fernando Valley. The mailing address uses 'Studio City' as the city name with ZIP code 91604, but the branch is within Los Angeles city limits and is operated by the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL).
What is the connection between this library and the entertainment industry?
The branch sits near Radford Studio Center on Radford Avenue — the active production facility that Mack Sennett built in 1928 and that gave Studio City its name. The neighborhood has remained home to writers, directors, and crew members ever since, and the library serves that creative community alongside its broader residential patrons.
Can I borrow anything besides books at the Studio City Branch?
Yes. The branch loans birdwatching kits, neighborhood science kits, sensory kits, and Book Bundles To Go (curated children's reading sets) — all free with an LAPL card. Digital borrowing through Libby (e-books/audiobooks), hoopla (movies, music, comics), and Kanopy (streaming film) is also available 24/7.
Does the Studio City Branch have a garden, and is it open to the public?
Yes. The branch has an urban garden planted with California native species on the side of the building, open to visitors. A monthly California Native Plant Club meets there on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 am — free and open to all. Gardening Kits for growing California natives at home are also available to borrow with your library card.
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